Christian Stewardship
"Catholic Christian
stewardship begins with openness to change and becomes a new person
in Christ". Our way of stewardship is to express gratitude to God by
putting faith into action. How can you give back? By giving of your
Time, Talent and Treasures. How can I respond to God’s call in more
than just words? Choose a St. Joseph Church ministry listed that
best fits your God-given gifts and talents. Be part of the many ways
you can put the Eucharist into action and live as a disciple of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
“In truth I say to
you, whatever you did to one of the least of my brothers, you did it
to me” (Matt 25:40).
ALTAR LINEN
- Prepare altar linens for Liturgical celebrations.
ALTAR SERVERS
- Youth who have received First Holy Communion serve by assisting
the priest during the celebration of the mass.
ARTS &
ENVIRONMENT - Plan and
implement themes to decorate the church based on the Liturgical
seasons.
BEREAVEMENT
- Meet with families to prepare
arrangements for funeral celebrations, prepare church on funeral day
and assist the family as needed.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY
COMMUNION MINISTRY Assist the priest with Eucharist during Liturgy
(mass), the hospitalized and homebound.
FOOD PANTRY
MINISTRY - Distribute food to
needy, share and make Jesus present in their lives.
LECTOR
– Read prayerfully the Word of God during Liturgical celebrations.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER - Strengthen married
couples life by experiencing the benefits of a Marriage Encounter
weekend.
MUSIC MINISTRY
– Enhance the celebration of the mass through music.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS (RCIA) - Initiate and form active adult Catholics by study to
recognize the richness of Catholic tradition; introduce and share a
Catechist faith journey and learn about the Sacraments through the
Holy Bible.
THRIFT SHOP
- Operates through volunteered assistance, sort donated items and
work in the shop during its hours of operation.
USHERS
- Greet and assist parishioners/visitors, select families for
offertory processions, collect offerings and maintain orderly
movement during distribution of Holy Communion.
YOUTH MINISTRY
– Youth ministry is the Christian community response to the needs of
young people. Need volunteers able to work with youth (ages 11-18),
assist coordinator to empower our youth to participate and grow in
their Christian life.
YOUNG
ADULTS MINISTRY (YAM) - Foster
and sustain an active faith community for young adults, host events
for the parish, assist other ministries in their events, have
regular formal meetings and fellowships. priest.
